Public Statements

Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on House Passage of Sonogram Legislation

Statement

Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement on the House passage of sonogram legislation, related to requiring a woman to have a sonogram before an abortion procedure:

"I commend the Texas House for passing this legislation, which bolsters our efforts to protect life by ensuring Texans are fully informed when considering such an important decision. The decision to choose life becomes clear when someone has access to all the information, and I look forward to this important legislation reaching my desk very soon."